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Table 3 Outcomes and follow-up in children presenting unscheduled at two Cambodian hospitals, July–August 2012

From: Characteristics and outcomes of pediatric patients presenting at Cambodian referral hospitals without appointments: an observational study

Outcome

No. (%) presenting (n = 867)a

Initial visit

 

 Patient treated and released

403 (46.5)

 Patient transferred to another facilityb

8 (0.9)

 Patient left hospital without being seen or against medical advice

4 (0.5)

 Patient died within 24 h of presentation

2 (0.2)

 Patient admitted

445 (51.3)

 Length of stay of patients admitted in days, median (IQR)

3 (2–4)

48-h follow-up

 

 Patient followed up at 48 h

719 (82.9)

 Patient remained functionally impairedc, d

362 (50.3)

 Patient seen by another healthcare provider after dischargec

45 (5.6)

 Patient died between 24 and 48 hc

4 (0.6)

14-day follow-up

 

 Patient followed up at 14 days

649 (74.9)

 Patient remained functionally impairedd, e

44 (6.8)

 Patient seen by another healthcare provider after dischargee

86 (13.3)

 Patient died between 48 h and 14 dayse

1 (0.2)

Cumulative outcomes

 

 Patient had any surgical proceduree

22 (3.4)

 Cumulative mortality at 14 dayse

7 (1.1)

  1. IQR interquartile range
  2. aNumber presenting and percentage, unless otherwise stated
  3. bIncludes only patients transferred to another facility without first being admitted and receiving care
  4. cPercentage of the 719 patients followed up for 48 hours
  5. dFunctional impairment was defined as significant pain, significant limitation in performing daily activities, confinement to bed, or a comatose state
  6. ePercentage of the 649 patients followed up for 14 days